McDonald's to start reopening restaurants in Ukraine, six months after Russian invasion

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) on Thursday said it is planning to reopen its restaurants in Ukraine over the next few months in an early sign that western companies are returning to the country, six months after the Russian invasion.

Although the conflict with Russia continues, the burger giant said it is working with suppliers to get products to restaurants and bring employees back on site with enhanced safety protocols.

The decision to reopen came after "extensive consultation and discussion with Ukrainian officials, suppliers, and security specialists, and in consideration of our employees' request to return to work," Paul Pomroy, McDonald's head of international operated markets, said in a message to employees, Reuters reported.

The world's biggest burger chain closed all its restaurants in Ukraine and Russia in March following the invasion.